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Deserts

A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation

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Why are deserts extreme environment?

Wide diurnal range- Very hot in the day but very cold at night.

No shelter

Too hot

Bad weather conditions: sudden rainfall-sand wind

No subsurface water

Z.Guzman

What makes the Kumtag desert a desert?

It get's less than 250mm of rain a year

What is green area in a desert fed by underground water?

an oasis but some are fed by small rivers that form during the few rainstorms of the desert
An Oasis

Why are spines an important adaptation in a desert environment?

A. It reduces the amount of water lost by the plant

B. It conducts photosynthesis faster than a flat leaf

C. It provides food for reptiles

D. It allows the plant to absorb minerals

Are there any national parks or monuments in the Sahara desert?

Yes there actually are national parks in the Sahara desert. Since the desert covers all of Northern Africa, Some countries have created parks to get tourists to come. these parks are; Banc d'Arguin National Park in Mauritania, Djanet-National Park in Algeria, Sidi Touri National Park in Tunisia, Taghit National Park in Algeria and finally the Ain Khadra National Park in Egypt. The problem though these "parks" are not like the parks in North America, they are actually oasises located within the desert and these countries.

Is sand the main abiotic factor in a desert?

In some deserts sand is the most visible abiotic factor. In others it might be gravel, rock or soil.

What percent of the earth do desert make up?

Deserts cover 33% of the earth's land surface.

How do you make a desert model with sand for school?

With the help of sand animals and trees and fruits of sahara desert and oasis scene and nile river

What kinds of animals live in the American Desert?

To Name a Few- * Coyotes * Jackrabbits * Gila monsters (it's a kind of lizard) * Tarantula * scorpians * cactus wren * bats * various lizards

Why are hot deserts next to oceans?

Not all hot deserts are near oceans. Most are located some distance from water. There are, however, some cold deserts located near an ocean - the Namib, Sechura and Atacama Deserts are examples.

Is the nile is a major landform in north america?

No, the Nile is not located in North America. It is located in Africa.

Why do acacia live in the desert?

There is no why in the sense of "What purpose is served (beyond survival) for acacias to live there" They live in the areas they do because they have adapted to those areas better than their competition (plant wise) Better adapted species survive in areas that others don't and can be successful.Acacias do not live only on desserts. They are widespread in many habitats. Frequently they arisen in documentaries of the African grasslands which are dry for part of the year.

Does the Savanna Desert cover a quarter of the earth?

There is no such thing as the Savanna Desert. The savanna is a grassland that receives more rain than the desert.

What kind of plants are found in the Kara Kum Desert?

There are a few kinds of plants that are found in the Karakum Desert. They are mainly shrubs, bushes, and trees. Some of these include the wormwood shrubs, black saxaul, and saltwort.

Is the Simpson Desert in the northern or southern hemisphere?

The Simpson Desert is in Australia in the southern hemisphere.

What is the desert's average temperature during spring?

Every desert is different so you need to specify a particular desert. There is no 'one size fits all."

What is the temperature of deserts with cacti?

Cacti occur only in the Americas and the temperature can vary from -20 to -40 degrees F. in parts of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau Deserts in winter to over +130 degrees F. in the Mojave Desert in summer.